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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.28, 11,285.76 and 2,260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.28, 11,285.76 and 2,260.08 is: 3,389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.28 : 11,285.76 = 2,260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.28/11,285.76 = 2,260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.28x = 11,285.76 × 2,260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.28x = 25,506,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,506,720.46/7,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.47

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